Chettinad Pepper Chicken is a dish that is native to the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a popular dish in South India and is served with rice.
The dish has been influenced by the Portuguese traders who arrived in India during the 16th century. The spices used in this dish are mostly bought from the Portuguese traders who had settled down in the region.
It was originally cooked with beef or mutton but chicken became more popular after the arrival of European traders and settlers to India.
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Chettinad Pepper Chicken Recipe
Chettinad Pepper Chicken is a truly authentic and traditional dish from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu.
Prep Time20mins
Cook Time30mins
Total Time50mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chettinad, South Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients for Chettinad Pepper Chicken
450 to 500gChickenboneless, skinless, chopped
2tbspOil
1 1/2tbspCoriander Seeds
1/2 tspCumin Seeds
3/4tspFennel Seeds
3/4tspUrad Dal soaked, drained
fewCurry Leaves
1Bay Leaves
1Cloves
1/2 inchCinnamon stick
1/2tspCardamom Powder
1/4tspTurmeric Powder
1/2 to 1tspGarlic Paste
1Onionmedium, finely chopped or minced
1/2 to 1tspGinger Paste
2Tomatoessmall, finely chopped
as per tasteSalt
3tspBlack Pepper Powder
handfulCoriander Leaveschopped
How to make Chettinad Pepper Chicken
Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
Add the fennel seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon for a minute or two.
Add the turmeric powder, cardamom powder, ginger garlic paste and onions.
Saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the chopped chicken pieces and pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water.
Bring to a boil and reduce flame to low.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
Remove the lid and increase the flame to medium.
Add pepper powder and cook until slightly thickened.
Garnish with coriander leaves and remove from flame.
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